Can the Mindfulness Movement and social Justice Co-exist? with Farheen HaQ
By Silas Rose Aug 26, 2020
#011 Thanks to the star power of Oprah and other influencers millions of people have been introduced to the power of mindfulness and compassion practices. Despite an emphasis on self liberation and ending suffering many western meditation communities have failed to encourage diversity among their membership. In this episode of AIR I speak with artist, activist and dharma practitioner Farheen HaQ about some of the barriers to inclusion she has encountered on the path and the Sweet Refuge Sangha, a meditation group Farheen help start for people of colour.
Show Notes
- To learn more about Farheen HaQ’s creative work check out farheenhaq.com
- To learn more about the Sweet Refuge Sangha check out their Facebook group page
- The Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha weekly gathering online
BOOKS:
- Radical Dharma by Rev Angel Kyodo williams
- Love and Rage by Lama Rod Owens
- Awakening Together by Larry Yang
- My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem
POC Dharma Teachers
Some recent talks Farheen Recommends
10% happier podcast with Lama Rod Owens https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/253-uncomfortable-but-meaningful-conversation-about/id1087147821?i=1000476621481
Larry Ward’s response to the murder of George Floyd: https://plumvillage.org/articles/one-of-the-hardest-struggles-for-equality-and-human-rights/
Spring Washam’s Church of Harriet Tubman: https://www.springwasham.com/events/2020/7/19/the-church-of-harriet-tubman-amp-the-underground-railroad-crew-y8sj7-f6e4y-g4yjj-7t2t
